ROLE PURPOSE

The Marketing Brand & Communications Manager will be responsible for developing and effectively executing the company’s communication plan.

The main objective of the Brand & Communications Manager is to build and maintain awareness of the Company brand amongst different stakeholder groups and ensure that such awareness translates into positive actions such as increased sales and positive PR.   It is therefore essential that the role holder is both customer-centric and very comfortable with the different Communications landscapes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Reporting to the Marketing Director and ready to take on further responsibilities within a multinational organisation you will have responsibility for:
• Managing the day-to-day internal and external Brand & Communications and marketing activities of the organisation
• Maintaining a strong brand; including impactful and fit-for-purpose publications, web site and social media
• Monitoring and maintaining the Brand & Communications plan reflecting all activities that have been approved by the management team and supporting the Marketing Director  in developing and updating this plan
• Co-coordinating media and public affairs activities to promote company’s products and services to its different segment groups
• Managing the day-to-day relationships with marketing and Communications agencies
• Developing and managing an active media relation’s strategy
• Champion the brand internally – Promote the brand culture within the organization
• Develop and share insight into consumer behaviour and brand performance

JOB REQUIREMENT

The ideal candidate will have proven managerial or supervisory expertise within their current organisation with the following: 

• University degree in Communications or Marketing; other degree holders with supplemental commercial education will also be considered
• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in a similar position either within an organisation or working with an agency
• Experience with all media disciplines/tools, such as: social media marketing/community management, display banner advertising
• Relationship management with marketing Communications agency
• Excellent oral and written communication skills – Bilingual (Proficient in English and French)
• Knowledge of telecommunications industry is an advantage
• Skilled in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct articles
• Highly proficient in all MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and database experience
• Willingness to work long hours as and when required

OTHER DESIRABLE TREATS

• Self-driven with the ability to motivate peers and subordinates
• Customer oriented
• Innovative and willing to learn
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Possess a strong performance and results orientation
• Able to apply high-level analytical and creative problem-solving skills

APPLICATION: hr.telcohiring@hotmail.com

CLOSING DATE: 23/03/2016